Ricky Martin wants to come out again

Ricky Martin wants to come out again

Openly gay singer Ricky Martin wishes he could come out again so he could tell people struggling with their identities that ''it's just beautiful - you find love''.
Ricky Martin wishes he could come out again.
The 40-year-old singer - who announced he was homosexual in 2010 after years of speculation - says he was always worried about revealing his sexuality, but once he did, it was the best thing ever because he was being his true self.
Speaking at a U.N. conference on homophobia, he said he wishes he could come out again so he could tell people struggling with their identities that ''it's just beautiful - you find love''.
He added: ''For many years, I lived in fear ... because I was hating myself because I grew up listening to a very crooked concept: 'You're gay. You belong in hell.' ''
Ricky said it was a fantastic experience to be at the United Nations, surrounded by people ''fighting for one cause - equality and love and social justice''.
Ricky - who has four-year-old twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, who were born via a surrogate - is in a relationship with Carlos González Abella but admits he has ''fallen in love'' with women in the past and doesn't regret any of his experiences.
He said : ''I've slept with women and I've fallen in love with them and I've felt wonderful things. There was love, passion. I don't regret anything, any of the relationships I've lived, they taught me a lot, both men and women equally.''

Lily Allen's cute elf daughter

Lily Allen's cute elf daughter

Lily Allen is very proud of how ''cute'' her 12-month-old daughter Ethel looked when she dressed her up as a Christmas elf.
Lily Allen has been dressing her daughter as an elf.
The 'LDN' hitmaker - who is expecting her second child with husband Sam Cooper - has been getting into the festive spirit with 12-month-old Ethel and says her Christmas fancy dress outfit made the little girl look very ''cute''.
She tweeted: ''If I didn't care about the future mental state of my child, and if I thought it was ok to enter her into becoming public property, I would tweet you all the picture I just took of her in a full on all in one Elf suit. The cutest fricking thing !!!! (sic)''
Although Lily has been enjoying her Yule Tide preparations it seems the 27-year-old singer will be looking for alternatives for her traditional Christmas Day (25.12.12) meal after admitting she doesn't like turkey.
She wrote: ''Turkey is atchully pretty rank. (sic)''
Lily has been feeling very festive recently, though disaster struck when she was midway through her Christmas preparations last month.
The singer was Christmas shopping at London department store Harrods when she fainted.
Fortunately, Lily was fine and decided to tuck into a croque monsieur - a toasted cheese and ham sandwich - to give her some much-needed energy.
She tweeted: ''Just fainted in Harrods. #croquemonsieur needed ... On the bright side, managed to pick up Professor Snape Wand in Ollivanders box and Slitherin pen for Nephews Xmas present. #luckyboy (sic)''

Renowned Pianist Charles Rosen Dies Aged 85

Renowned Pianist Charles Rosen Dies Aged 85

Revered pianist and author Charles Rosen has died at the age of 85.
Rosen lost his two-year battle with cancer at the Mount Sinai hospital in New York on Sunday (09Dec12), according to his London-based agents, Owen White International Artist Management.
Born in New York, Rosen began his music career when his parents enrolled him at the prestigious Juilliard School at age six and he later earned a doctorate in French Literature at Princeton University.
His love of contemporary music brought him into close collaboration with a number of notable 20th century composers, including Milton Babbitt, Pierre Boulez and the late Elliott Carter.
Rosen's many honours include the National Book Award in 1972 for The Classical Style, which focuses on the music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, and is considered essential reading for classical music scholars.
In February (12), Rosen was presented with the National Humanities Medal by U.S. President Barack Obama in recognition of his "rare ability to join artistry to the history of culture and ideas" at a ceremony at the White House, at which Al Pacino and singer Mel Tillis were also honoured.
Rosen held a number of academic posts during his career, including the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetics at Harvard University and positions at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and the University of Chicago.
A statement on his management's official website reads, "Owen White Management is sorry to anounce (sic) that Charles Rosen died on 9 December 2012 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He will be greatly missed."

Sir Paul Mccartney To Sing With Nirvana At Sandy Relief Gig

Sir Paul Mccartney To Sing With Nirvana At Sandy Relief Gig

Sir Paul Mccartney is to fill in for Kurt Cobain as the surviving members of Nirvana reunite at the Superstorm Sandy benefit in New York on Wednesday (12Dec12).
Grunge stars Dave Grohl and bassist Krist Novoselic have reportedly enlisted the Beatle to play onstage with them at the Madison Square Garden charity gig.
The Fab Four legend reveals Grohl invited him to "jam with some mates", but admits he had no idea he was filling in for tragic rocker Cobain, who committed suicide in 1994.
Sir Paul tells Britain's The Sun, "I didn't really know who they were. They are saying how good it is to be back together. I said, 'Whoa? You guys haven't played together for all that time? And somebody whispered to me, 'That's Nirvana. You're Kurt.' I couldn't believe it."
The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, and Eric Clapton are also on the bill for the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief.

Dna Samples Taken From Jenni Rivera Wreckage

Dna Samples Taken From Jenni Rivera Wreckage

Authorities in Mexico have begun performing Dna tests to identify human remains found in what is believed to be Jenni Rivera's plane crash.
The Latin superstar and six others who were on-board the private Learjet 25 have been presumed dead after wreckage was found scattered in Nuevo Leon state in northern Mexico on Sunday (09Dec12).
Experts transferred remains found in the debris to a hospital in nearby Monterrey, and investigators are now examining Dna samples in order to give relatives definitive confirmation of their loved ones' deaths.
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to Mexico to help with the probe.
Officials have told the Mexican media it could take days to confirm whether the remains are Rivera's and to piece together why the plane crashed soon after takeoff.

Lea Michele Overjoyed With Streisand Gift

Lea Michele Overjoyed With Streisand Gift

Christmas came early for Glee star Lea Michele on Tuesday (11Dec12) after she received a gift from Barbra Streisand in the mail.
The singer/actress, who has long hailed the Funny Girl star as her idol, was thrilled after unwrapping an autographed poster from the veteran entertainer's Back To Brooklyn tour.
Posting photos of her surprise on her Twitter page, Michele told fans, "Just got this in the mail!!!!!!" and added, "Is this real life!!??"
The hand-written message from Streisand reads, "For Lea - Would have liked to give you a hug! Next time... x x Barbra."

Hugh Jackman's Showbiz Career Saluted In New York

Hugh Jackman's Showbiz Career Saluted In New York

Hugh Jackman was honoured for his lengthy showbiz career at a special gala in New York on Tuesday night (11Dec12).
The X-Men star, who is a favourite to land an Oscars nod for his critically-acclaimed turn in Les Miserables, was feted for his movie and stage successes at the 27th annual Museum of the Moving Image black-tie salute at Cipriani Wall Street.
Jackman was surrounded by former colleagues and pals including his Les Miserables co-stars Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne, as well as Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber.
The museum's Executive Director Carl Goodman said, "We are thrilled to be honouring one of the world's most beloved and talented performers."
The star joins former recipients of the Salute including Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, Goldie Hawn, Tom Hanks, and Steven Spielberg.